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DemJones on Aug 23, 2022 8:01 AM
Progressives must NOT sit out this year's midterm elections! This election is far too important, both for the party and the country. Make sure to get involved these next two months - volunteer at a phone bank, write post cards supporting… See Comments
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Won’t Get Fooled Again (Or Will We?)

Won’t Get Fooled Again (Or Will We?)

July 18, 2024
In September of 2016, candidate Hillary Clinton appeared to suffer some kind of health event while campaigning. The media tore into it like a pack of hyenas and pumped out story after story about… Read More
(Way, Way) Back To the Future

(Way, Way) Back To the Future

July 12, 2024
The conservative members of the Supreme Court have been busy of late with their trebuchet (popular in the 6th century), doing their level-best to launch us back to eras past. It began in 2010 with… Read More
Americas Cult Problem

Americas Cult Problem

July 12, 2024
Since Donald Trump was convicted on 34 counts of falsifying records to keep damaging information from 2016 voters, the reaction from his followers has been…interesting. A few years ago, they… Read More
The Era of Stupid

The Era of Stupid

July 12, 2024
“Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.” -Martin Luther King, Jr. We’ve always been surrounded by those who are, shall we say, a… Read More
Thou Shalt Not

Thou Shalt Not

July 12, 2024
Second grader raises hand: “Mrs. Jones, what’s ‘adultery’?” Mrs. Jones: [long, awkward pause] “Um….” So, Louisiana just went there, signing a bill… Read More
The Flag Problem

The Flag Problem

June 3, 2024
The American flag is an important symbol for our country. From elementary school classrooms to sporting events to veteran parades, the showing of the Stars and Stripes holds us together in our… Read More
Who are the Real

Who are the Real "Welfare Queens"?

June 3, 2024
At one of his recent Shrimp ‘n Disco grift events at Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump asked the rich oil executives in attendance for $1 billion (with a “B”) as a campaign. It would… Read More
A Genius Solution to the Housing Crisis

A Genius Solution to the Housing Crisis

May 15, 2024
The mall. A fixture on the American landscape since 1956, when the first one opened in Edina, MN. Through the decades, the mall has been the place to do your back-to-school or holiday shopping or, if… Read More
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Harris Hits a Home Run with CT Senate Candidate Rob Blanchard

September 12, 2024
Kamala Harris’ debate performance was a home run, touchdown, gooooooaaaaal, and knockout all at once. We talk about the scene from CT viewing parties, the uptick in voter registration numbers,… Read More

Governor Lamont Names Philip Zecher as Chair of the Connecticut Investment Advisory Council

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
September 11, 2024
HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is appointing Philip Zecher of Stamford to serve as a member of the Connecticut Investment Advisory Council (IAC). Additionally, he is… Read More

Governor Lamont Directs Flags To Half-Staff Wednesday in Observance of 9/11 Anniversary

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
September 10, 2024
Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge Will Be Illuminated Red, White, and Blue on Tuesday and Wednesday Nights HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in… Read More

Governor Lamont Submits Request for Major Disaster Declaration To Secure Federal Assistance for Communities Impacted by Extreme Flooding on August 18

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
September 9, 2024
If Granted, Declaration Could Provide Federal Assistance for Homeowners, Businesses, and State and Local Governments for Repairing Infrastructure HARTFORD, CT - After a period of initial data… Read More

Governor Lamont and Commissioner Eucalitto Announce Connecticut Awarded $3 Million in Federal Emergency Relief Funds for Immediate Road Repairs Due To Historic Flooding

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
September 5, 2024
Federal ‘Quick Release’ Funds Are an Initial Installment To Support Road Repairs HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto today… Read More
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